Apparatus and method for retransmitting data packets in mobile ad hoc network environment

摘要

A method and an apparatus for requesting packet redelivery in a mobile ad hoc network environment. The method includes receiving a first packet periodically broadcasted, extracting packet delivery information of a second packet from the first packet, the second packet including data generated by an application program, determining loss of the second packet based on the packet delivery information, and broadcasting a request packet to request redelivery of the second packet, when it is determined that the second packet is lost.